A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar

Dianne Loveday & Paula Appelhans

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Episodes 36

Avg. Duration 26m

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Since Aug 2024

Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

12%

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feeds.acast.com

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About This Podcast

What Happens when a Lawyer and a Family Mediator step into a bar? Join us to find out! Dianne and Paula have real conversations about the Family Law process in Australia. Whether you are a part of the family law system or about to engage in the process, find out what the realities vs perceptions are. We don’t hold back on our individual perspectives and experiences and hope we can make some sense of the madness for our listeners.

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Recent Episodes

S4E8 Steps to a Stress-Free Shared Care Christmas Day

Dec 03, 2025 27m

Christmas can be a beautiful time for children but for separated parents, it often comes with pressure, logistics, and emotions running high. In this episode, Dianne and Alina break down a simple,…

S4E7 How to Help Children Through Separation & Divorce Part 3

Nov 19, 2025 34m

When families separate, kids feel every ripple.In this three-part series, Bayside Mediation’s Principal Mediator Dianne Loveday and Alina Kleiman, Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner,…

S4E6 How to Help Children Through Separation & Divorce - Part 2

Nov 12, 2025 24m

S4E5 How to Help Children Through Separation & Divorce - Part 1

Nov 05, 2025 27m

S4E4 Understanding Pathways to Family Dispute Resolution

Aug 21, 2025 23m

In this weeks episode, Dianne and Paula unpack the often-overlooked differences between engaging in mediation through private practice versus government funded family dispute resolution. While the…

S4E3 2025 changes to Australia’s Family Law Act - Pets

Aug 14, 2025 21m

Paula’s still in Tonga, and this week’s episode is for the animal lovers. 🐾With recent changes to Australia’s Family Law Act, companion animals, from dogs and cats to birds, bunnies, and beyond are…

S4E2 2025 changes to Australia’s Family Law Act - Disclosure

Jul 31, 2025 44m

In this episode, Paula dials in from Tonga, where she’s currently on secondment helping to establish a new family law service. She and Dianne explore the latest changes to Australia’s Family Law Act,…

S4E1 2025 changes to Australia’s Family Law Act - Family Violence

Jul 23, 2025 45m

In this episode, Paula joins Dianne from her secondment in Tonga, where she’s helping to set up a new women's and children's legal service. Together, they unpack the significant June 2025 changes to…

S3E11 Yes, You Can Mediate With a Family Violence Order in Place

Jun 26, 2025 20m

Dianne and Alina explore a commonly misunderstood fact, mediation can still be an option even when a Family Violence Order (FVO) is in place. With appropriate safeguards, Family Dispute Resolution…

S3E10 Most Family Law Disputes Don’t End Up in Court

Jun 26, 2025 13m

In this episode, Dianne and Alina debunk the common belief that separation inevitably leads to court. While emotions can run high and threats of litigation are often made, the vast majority of family…

S3E9 Discovery vs. Disclosure: What Do You Really Need?

Jun 26, 2025 11m

In this episode, Dianne and Alina break down what “full and frank disclosure” really means in a financial separation and when formal discovery might be unnecessary. Whether you’re working with a…

S3E8 Your Lawyer Works for You, Not the Other Way Around

Jun 26, 2025 8m

In this episode, Dianne and Alina remind listeners that you are the one in charge when working with a lawyer. Your lawyer acts under your instructions, not the other way around. They explore how…

S3E7 Why Your Lawyer Might Suggest a Government Funded FDR Provider

Jun 26, 2025 7m

In this episode, Dianne and Alina discuss why lawyers sometimes recommend government funded Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) services, despite long waitlists. While you wait (often two months or…

S3E6 You Don’t Need Lawyers to Access FDR Mediation

Jun 26, 2025 8m Trailer

In this episode, Dianne and Alina clarify that you’re not required by law to involve lawyers or barristers to participate in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) mediation. FDR practitioners are specially…

S3E5 It's Better for Everyone to try FDR Mediation before Bringing Lawyers into the Mix

Jun 26, 2025 14m Trailer

In this episode, Dianne and Alina explore why starting with Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) can lead to better outcomes for everyone involved. Early mediation helps reduce conflict, supports…

S3E4 FDR Mediators Determine if Mediation is Appropriate - Not Your Lawyer

Jun 26, 2025 9m Trailer

Many people assume lawyers decide if mediation is appropriate, but that’s not true. In this episode, Dianne and Alina explain that under the Family Law Act, only accredited Family Dispute Resolution…

S3E3 Family Dispute Resolution (Family Law Mediation) is Mandatory Across all Areas of Family Law

Jun 26, 2025 9m

Mediation is often unavoidable in separation and unless there are serious safety or practicality concerns. In this episode, Dianne and Alina discuss why you’ll likely need to engage in Family Dispute…

S3E2 You Don’t Have to Respond to That Lawyer’s Letter (Well, Not Straight Away)

Jun 26, 2025 8m Trailer

Getting a letter from your ex’s lawyer can feel intimidating but here’s the truth: You don’t have to respond right away, hire a lawyer or meet their demands on their timeline. In this episode, Dianne…

S3E1 Introduction to Alina

Jun 26, 2025 4m

In Season 3 of A Lawyer and a Mediator, we’re cutting through the confusion of separation with ten straight-talking, mythbusting mini episodes. This season is all about the 10 Things You Need to Know…

S2E7 Roadblocks and The Gaps in Family Violence Support

Feb 12, 2025 23m

In this week's episode of A Lawyer and a Mediator Walk into a Bar, Dianne and Paula discuss the roadblocks their clients face when dealing with family violence. From legal complexities to emotional…

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